Thursday, February 2, 2012

Zoo trip cancelled

Dear all,

Due to the rain and cold weather we have decided to postpone our zoo field trip until next Friday February 10th.  Sorry for the confusion and disruption, mother nature wasn't on our side today.

cheers
Braedon and Vicky

Friday, February 20, 2012

I hope everyone had a terrific and relaxing Chinese New Year.  I heard many adventures of all the places you went, saw and did over the break.  If you would like to share any photos of your holiday you can send in a flash drive, CD, or an email of your pictures.  Your son or daughter would really enjoy the opportunity to share them with the class.

            This is going to be another busy month.  With Valentines Day, 100th day of school, Lantern Festival and international week there will be lots going on. 

For international week, every class in the elementary department has picked a country that they will study and showcase to the rest of the school.  The Pre-K’s have decided on India. From February 20-24th we will be taking a closer look at everything to do with India.  More details will follow but this is going to be an amazing learning opportunity not only for the Pre-K’s but the entire elementary department!


What we did in our centres this week

Literacy Centres
1.      At the Zoo cut and paste sight word books.
2.      Computer story “Penguin Penguin”.
3.      Guided reading with a teacher.
4.      Phonics book PP
5.      Zoo animal acting using masks.
6.      Sorting animal flashcards in alphabetical order

Math and Science Centres
1.      Tangram blocks making animals.
2.      Tangram shape construction computer game.
3.      Monkey scales using 2 numbers to make it equal.
4.      Tracing 3D shapes.


Student of the Week
The student of the week this week is Wayne.  During library Ms. Welz saw Wayne always participating, paying attention and not moving around.  He was also helping others find books to take home.  Congratulations Wayne, we are all proud of you.

Reminders and Notices
1.     February 27th and 28th there will be no school due to Lantern Festival.
2.     International week will be from February 20th – 24th.


Like always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers
Vicky and Braedon